Postcode GL16 8JH is located in a rural village, within the Newland & Sling ward of Forest of Dean in the South West region, and forms part of the Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley is £51,040 per year. The nearest station is Lydney located about 5.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,156 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley is £51,040 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL16 8JH.
Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley near GL16 8JH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lydney located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Newland & Sling area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £785,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £200,000 |
| Detached | 17 | £455,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newland & Sling
In the GL16 8JH postcode area, located within Bream, Pillowell & Yorkley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Forest of Dean district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL16 8JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Andrew John Wheeler
Newland & Sling - Elected 4 May 2023
Matt Bishop
Forest of Dean - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.